Hike and Horses

Over three weeks ago some new friends invited our Pastor's family and me to go on a hike followed by a BBQ.  Then the week before it started raining every day but we did not call off the excursions.  We met at Fara and Colin's house and they loaded up their horses and then we headed up to the edge of the Ochoco Mountains to  Lookout Mountain, which is about 15 miles east of Prineville.  The weather was warm even though it was drizzling rain.  We had a great  time even though we got wet and the fellowship and BBQ afterwards were great.  We hope to do it again soon (but maybe it won't rain next time).

Ochoco Blevens Test seed orchard

Paster Dan  on Fara's horse

Joe (Dan and Sharon's child)

Joe is one of our "adopted" grandchildren

Sharon on the hourse and Fara

Me trying to get on the horse - I had to have help - it was so tall

Was on the horse about 5 minutes - it was fun but how do you get off?

Aunt Marcie

Marcie 

December 24, 1933 to June 4, 2013

She was the very best Aunt anyone could ever have.  She was more like a second Mom to us rather than an Aunt.  She live close by during my childhood, so we saw her often. For the last 24 hours I have had so many memories pop into my head.  This picture captures her joyful spirit.  She loved people and "adopted" many and treated them like family.  She had a servant's heart and would do most anything for you.  When my son Ryan was 8 and had to stay overnight in the hospital after an operation, she stayed the entire night with me as we both watched over my son.  She said I was the one you named her "Marcie", because when I started talking Marilyn was too hard to say.  She liked it so much, she became Marcie to everyone.    She faithfully sent birthday and anniversary cards and cards for all the holidays and always signed them "Love you ever, your old ancient auntie Marcie"

We praise the Lord for the gift of having her part of our life.